Regionalism Quiz

What is regionalism primarily concerned with?

• Individual state policies

• Institutionalised cooperation among states

• Economic independence

• Military alliances

Which of the following is a form of economic regionalism?

• Military alliance

• Free trade area

• Political union

• Cultural exchange

What is a key driver for the growth of political regionalism?

• Economic isolation

• Greater political influence

• Military expansion

• Cultural preservation

What is the primary method states use to manage the effects of globalization?

• Regionalism

• Isolationism

• Nationalism

• Federalism

Which organization was established in 1995 to enhance economic governance?

• NAFTA

• WTO

• EU

• ASEAN

What is one of the main reasons for the rise of 'new' regionalism?

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• The rise of nationalism

• The decline of international trade

• The increase in global peace

How does regionalism act as a counterweight to economic superpowers?

• By increasing tariffs on local goods

• By imposing tariffs on foreign goods

• By reducing tariffs on foreign goods

• By eliminating all tariffs

What is one way regional bodies protect against globalization?

• By increasing foreign investment

• By using tariffs and subsidies

• By promoting free trade

• By reducing local production

What is one reason for the rise in political regionalism since the end of the Cold War?

• The decline of global trade

• The need for regional governance

• The decrease in international cooperation

• The end of the European Union

What is one argument for state sovereignty being eroded by regionalism?

• States are the main building blocks of global politics

• Most regional bodies are economic, not political

• The growth of regional bodies and the policy areas they cover

• Attempts to create supranational bodies have been resisted